One of Decatur’s longest-operating pubs, Twain’s continues to anchor Decatur’s beer scene. All of the draft beer served at Twain’s is brewed in house by brewmaster Chase Medlin. Popular beers include their Messispi Nut Brown Ale and the Four Count Pale Ale. With a recently revamped menu that expands and expounds on gastropub offerings, Twain’s is a place to go for great beer and eats.

One newcomer to the list is Kevin Gillespie’s Communion, which recently opened in Revival’s backyard. Communion deserves mention for bringing a traditional beer garden atmosphere to Atlanta. Beer drinkers can enjoy old world-style, European drafts and bottled beers along with snacks from the food truck, which serves chef Andreas Müller’s take on classic German beer garden treats such as Bavarian pretzels and sausages with sauerkraut.

Any list of places to drink beer around Atlanta is suspect if the list doesn’t begin with The Brick Store in Decatur. Recognized regularly as one the best beer bars in the country, The Brick Store has been at the center of beer drinking in Atlanta for 20 years. From the rotating list of seasonal taps, to the Belgian bar upstairs, to the treasures from The Brick Store cellar, this is a beer lover’s dream, and anyone with a serious interest in beer should be a regular here.

Another newcomer is Mason Tavern, which opened in in August.. The tavern has ten taps dedicated mostly to Georgia breweries such as Creature Comforts, Wild Heaven, and Three Taverns. There is a larger list of by-the-bottle offerings that maintains the focus on local beers too. Look for Mason Tavern’s ongoing series of Better Know a GA Brewer, during which you can meet local brewers enjoy a tap takeover of some of Georgia’s best breweries.

Since 2010, The Wrecking Bar has offered not only a smart and diverse beer program, but also featured some of the best food you will ever find in a pub atmosphere. A functioning brewery, Wrecking Bar brews a variety of styles from lighter lagers to darker porters and stouts. With a rotating list that features 15 taps, there can be up to thirty beers pouring at any given time. Look for Wrecking Bar favorites such as the Victor IPA and the summer-friendly Sea Shanty Gose.

For the past five years, Roux on Canton has been meeting the beer-drinking needs of OTPers in the north Atlanta ‘burbs. Located in historic downtown Roswell, Roux on Canton has plenty of options for the serious craft beer enthusiast. There are 12 rotating taps and plenty of by-the-bottle selections to keep you coming back for more. Look for ongoing events such as tap takeovers and beer launch parties throughout the year.

Since 2007, Cypress Street has been a fixture in the Midtown beer scene. The draft list features many of the best new local beers, as well as great craft beers from around the country. Look for ongoing events like Beer Geek Tuesdays featuring the newest brews, tap takeovers, and small-batch beers as well as a variety of tap takeovers and brewer gatherings throughout the year.

For years now, Westside fixture Ormsby’s has been the place to go for craft beer and happy hour good times. Look for 16 rotating taps and casks with the best in local craft beers as well as top national craft brewers. There is also an expansive can and bottled beer list to keep you hydrated while battling your friends in bocce, darts, or shuffleboard.